§ 418.205 Special requirements for hospice pre-election evaluation and counseling services.

(a) Definition. As used in this section the following definition applies.

Terminal illness has the same meaning as defined in § 418.3.

(b) General. Effective January 1, 2005, payment for hospice pre-election evaluation and counseling services as specified in § 418.304(d) may be made to a hospice on behalf of a Medicare beneficiary if the requirements of this section are met.

(1) The beneficiary. The beneficiary:

(i) Has been diagnosed as having a terminal illness as defined in § 418.3.

(ii) Has not made a hospice election.

(iii) Has not previously received hospice pre-election evaluation and consultation services specified under this section.